Monday, December 22, 2014

This past week The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, the Arts and Culture Advisory board, the Parks and Recreation Departments and Pembroke Pines Art Curator, Benoit Menasche presented the traditional kids art show "Children's Holiday in the Pines" at
the Pembroke Pines City Hall. This evening was full of color and creativity and
accompanied by the entertainment provided by the Master of IllusionGary Midnight.

Kids artists, families and friends enjoyed a special
and festive evening featuring beautiful art work created by the youth of
Pembroke Pines schools as well as many surprises for the participants, as
always a night to remember. If you missed this opportunity you still have time
to stop by the Glass Gallery to enjoy the show; the exhibit will be held
through January 13th, 2015 and it’s free and open to the general
public.

Remember to send me your comments and share your
pictures with us in our Facebook Page…

Monday, December 15, 2014

Recently I had the opportunity
to visit the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and enjoy an evening at
the theater, one of my favorite things to do and this time for The Phantom of
the Opera. Following an acclaimed sold-out tour in the United Kingdom, Cameron
Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal
musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, came to the Broward Center of the
Performing Arts, as part of a brand new North American Tour.

Welcomed by critics as
“bigger and better than ever before," this production showed many exciting
special effects including the show's legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting
designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score was
performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest
productions now on tour.

This week I invite you to
discover the performing arts and encourage you to add to your holiday list a
visit to a nearby theater house and enjoy a classic or new play. Remember to comment
and share with us your experience on this blog or in our Facebook page!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

This past weekend concluded one of the most active Art weeks of South Florida. With Art Basel, Miami Project, Art Miami, Context the Mega Yacht and many more art venues and activities, art lovers from around the world had the opportunity to experience first hand the amazing world of art.Basel, Miami Project and Art Miami, were again platforms that showcase modern, contemporary and some classic master pieces for sale and to the public to enjoy viewing.Miami Project, in the Wynwood design district, presented art from sixty-seven of the country’s top galleries. Art Miami celebrated it's 25th Anniversary during Art Week at the Midtown Miami complex also in Wynwood and as one of the most important annual contemporary art events in the United States, attracted, as always, collectors, curators, museum professionals and art lovers from around the world.Under this lines enjoy many angles of my visit to the art week and some of my favorite artists work. If you had the chance to stop by send us your comments and share with us your pics on our Facebook page!

Monday, December 1, 2014

More than 40 years ago a few Basel gallerist put their
passion and determination to an ambitious vision, now Art Basel; recognized as
the number one international art show that provides a platform for artists and
galleries around the world, to showcase premier modern and contemporary art.

This event, held annually in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong
Kong, has been driving forces to support the role that galleries play promoting
artists, and the elevation of visual arts in general.

Additionally to present the work of renowned artists, Art
Basel always innovates and showcase new artists who represent the new
generations of the visual arts.

Visitors can explore many different angles of modern and contemporary
art, including sculptures, paintings, photography, as well as curated projects
and site specific artworks.

So this week I want to invite you to mark your calendar and
save a day to visit this week Art Basel.. As always remember to send you comment on this blog and
share with us your art experience pictures in our Facebook page. Enjoy!

Monday, November 24, 2014

Next week once again, Art Miami open its doors to the world to enjoy contemporary art it all its expressions...

CONTEXT is the sister fair to Art Miami dedicated to the
development and reinforcement of emerging and mid-career artists. Launched in
2012, CONTEXT’s open atmosphere creates a meaningful dialogue between artists, galleries
and collectors while providing the ultimate platform for the presentation of
mid-career, emergent and cutting-edge talent by emerging and established galleries.

The combined efforts of CONTEXT and Art Miami provide a
unique and alternative opportunity for leading primary dealers and their
artists to be marketed and promoted internationally during the most important
week for contemporary art in America.

Among many artist and art work presentations, this week we
highlight Troy Simmons unique and original art creations, you can see his work
during Art Basel week on booth #E75. Stop by and enjoy!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The Festival of the Trees is a very popular Central Florida
tradition benefiting the Orlando Museum of Art to further the cultural
development and appreciation of the visual arts and children's art education
programs.

In its 28th year the Council of 101’s Festival of
Trees kicked off Central Florida’s holiday season with a touch of tradition “Tis the Season.” An
event where the entire family can enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

The Orlando Museum of Art became an exciting wonderland of
holiday elegance with designer decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread
creations, along with fabulous holiday vignettes, drawings for dazzling prizes
and a Toyland Town activity area and shop for the children. As well as a
Festival Boutique for holiday decorations gifts for purchase.

So, if you are planning to visit the Orlando area this upcoming
days, visit The Festival of the Trees and support the Orlando Museum of Art and
the art education programs…Enjoy!

Monday, November 10, 2014

This week I invite you to learn a little about San Gervasio Ruins, the
largest and most important site in Cozumel and the only one with an ongoing
program of conservation and archaeological research.

This prehistoric settlement, located on a former cattle ranch, was
baptized in the twentieth century with the name of the saint of the owner. The
original Mayan place name is unknown as in many cases.

The reasons why it’s location was chosen was for the largest settlement
on the island, and because it is located on the largest and most permanent
aquifer, which probably ensured the survival of its people.

On our recent vacation to Cozumel, visiting San Gervasio taught us the
natural and cultural environment in which the original people of the island lived
as well as their integration into regional economic pre-hispanic life.

Although not as popular as Chichen Itza, these ancient Mayan ruins seat
itself greatly acknowledged, as is where Mayan women paid tribute to the goddess
of love and fertility.

If you had the opportunity to visit San Gervasio, I invite you to share
with us your comments and pictures and if you have not been there yet, I invite
you to add it to your list of destinations to discover and learn.

As always inviting you to enjoy and learn and love art and other
cultures!

Monday, November 3, 2014

This past weekend Halloween was celebrated, and with that
all the decoration, candy and custom planning went on for the spooky night. This year, my older daughter
wanted to wear an Art-inspired Halloween costume and decided to impersonate Frida
Kahlo.(image below)

Kahlo the wife of fellow painter Diego Rivera was a Mexican painter
best known for her magic realism art,
mainly compose for self-portraits. She died in 1954 at the age of 47 and her work
continues to be recognized to many as feminist icons.

Monday, October 27, 2014

This past weekend the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and
Cultural Art Departments invited to the opening of the new exhibit Awakenings.
An art sample at Studio 18 in the Pines.

This exhibit showcases original art work, available for
purchase, from Maria Wieder, Tom De Vita, Lynda De Vita, Juan Prieto, Robyn
Vegas and Joni Esser-Stuart, and was presented to the public on its opening
night by Sharon Sammarco and Holy S. Bonkowski.

The display will be open daily until five o’clock on week
days and Saturdays until two. This is a free event for the public to appreciate
until the end of November.

Remember to stop by this south Broward art venue and send me
your comments and feedback about your favorite piece. Enjoy!

Monday, October 20, 2014

This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in
the Broward Arts Journalism Alliance Program. This program is a collaboration
among the Goldring Arts Journalism Programs at Syracuse University’s S.I.
Newhouse School of Public Communications and with the Janklow Arts Leadership
Program at Syracuse University.

The program took place at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale, and
was designed to deliver a repertoire of arts journalism training programs for
the South Florida region.

This Alliance aim to achieve a greater volume of new
content, with richer and informative content about art in the community, as well
as expand content of the Cultural Division’s online magazine.

I am pleased to share this information with you, as an
additional channel for Art by Claudia Ojeda to learn and promote the amazing world
of art with all of you, our weekly Art blog readers!

Below images of the program at ArtServe, as well as graphics
of the current art exhibit in the ArtServe gallery spaces. Enjoy!

Monday, October 13, 2014

This week I want to invite you to
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the opening
of the art exhibit “Visual Impressions” a group art show featuring the
work of South Florida artists where I’ll be presenting some of my original art
pieces.

Monday, October 6, 2014

One of my all-time favorite contemporary artist was Andy Warhol;
he was born and educated in Pittsburgh and moved to New York City at the age of
21, becoming eventually in one of the country’s leading commercial artists and illustrator.
Andy Warhol was an eclectic, prolific artist who literally transformed
contemporary art.

Recently one of my sisters visited the The Andy Warhol Museum, in Pittsburgh and got me some excited souvenirs and info that today I share with
you.

The museum collection includes 900 paintings, approximately 100 sculptures; nearly 2,00 works on paper; more than 1,000 publishes and unique prints; and 4,000 photographs. Also features wallpaper and books by Warhol,
covering the entire range of his work from all periods, and includes student
work from the 1940’s, 1950’s drawings, commercial illustrations and sketchbooks; 1960’s pop paintings of consumer products “His famous Campbell’s
Soup Cans, that he stated he drink when sick and in bed, as well as portraits paintings
of Liz, Jackie, Marilyn and Elvis.

So please, if you already went or are planning to visit the Pittsburgh area, I invite you to stop by the Warhol, and share with us your visit to this unique Art gem…

Monday, September 29, 2014

The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, The Art and Culture
Advisory Board, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and Pembroke Pines Art
Curator Benoit Menasche proudly presents: The 10th Annual Art Competition, with
an opening reception on October 7th at the Glass Gallery.

Exhibit
is open to the public since this past September 24th, through November 17th,
and guest can enjoy a sample of original art work and choose your favorite and
best of show as well as purchase.

For
the reception night entertainment will be offered by Florida Jubilee
and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Art and Culture. So, remember to
save the date for this upcoming event and enjoy a night of art in town!

Monday, September 22, 2014

This past weekend marked the 3rd annual Art Days
Weekend. Art Days is a collaboration between Miami Downtown Development Authority
and the artists and cultural spaces in the same area.

This event was full of activities for everyone, from
exhibitions, artist projects, bike and walking tours, art parties and family
fun programs across a variety of cultural venues throughout downtown Miami.

This year was also launched a micro-grant program to support
projects created exclusively for Art Days. This is one more reason why Art Days
was able to feature a wide selection of temporal art projects in a variety of
fields, such as music, dance, performing, art education and of course art in
general.

For more information about Art Days and to search for future
event visit www.dwntwnarts.com

Monday, September 15, 2014

The Bakehouse Art
Complex celebrated its first 2014-2015 Season Second Friday Art Walk with the
openings of two extraordinary new shows, a one-night-only performance by
Jamilah Sabur, open studios of Bakehouse Resident Artists, plus food truck,live music by The Moon Caravan and more.

The first exhibit, Sway Away, at the Audrey Love Gallery, features two- and three- dimensional artworks
representing the artists' interpretation and capture of movement and was
selected from a national open call, curated by Justin H. Long. And the second
sample, Convoluted Shape by Jamilah Sabur at the Swenson Gallery, studies the
interdisciplinary uses of the body as a vehicle for expression. This shows
opened with a multi-channel video installation and one-night-only performance
encompassing the interplay of inwardness and the second role of the audience
through movement, concealment, obstacles and physical limitations as well as
spontaneous and imperfect, sometimes comic, unrehearsed movements.

Both exhibit are open to the public,
until the end of the month and mid-October respectively. If you are in the
area, stop by the Bakehouse and enjoy this unique presentations.

Artists had the opportunity to share with the audience, at
the studio in pines, their different point of views and inspirations that make possible
and explain their pieces in a unique and beautiful way.

The sample will be on display until mid-October and is open
to the public. Contact Studio 18 for gallery hours and enjoy one more time the
amazing world of Art!